Alaric Escapes Peloponnese Trap
Alaric withdrew from the Peloponnese despite attempts by Stilicho's army to contain his followers.
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397 in Spain
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Historical records for Spain in 397
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Alaric Receives Illyrian Command
The eastern administration assigned Alaric a military office in Illyricum, although details of the arrangement remain disputed.
Alliance Alaric I and Constantinople and marches westward
Makes an alliance with Constantinople & marches westward
Invasion of Greece
Devastates Greece
Siege of Argos
Leads a Visigoth raid on Argos
Siege of Corinth
Leads a Visigoth raid on Corinth
Siege of Elis
Trapped in Elis but allowed to escape by Stilicho
Siege of Piraeus
Leads a Visigoth raid on Piraeus
Siege of Sparta
Leads a Visigoth raid on Sparta
Stilicho Moves Against Alaric
The western general Stilicho led operations against Alaric as rival Roman courts disputed responsibility for the Gothic threat.
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